Wimbledon 2011: How the Field Stacks Up Against Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

All-time tennis greats Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have monopolized Wimbledon since 2003. One or the other has won the title every year, and they also played in three championship matches against each other. Only one other player has even come close to stopping their domination at the All-England Club. Andy Roddick has made three finals himself since 2003 and probably outplayed Federer in the 2009... 

CONCACAF Gold Cup 2011: Power Ranking the 8 Teams Remaining in the Tournament

This weekend the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals will go down in East Rutherford, New Jersey and Washington DC. The eight remaining teams ostensibly represent the best that North and Central America and the Caribbean Islands have to offer. On Saturday, Costa Rica takes on 2010 World Cup participant Honduras and the mighty Aztecs of Mexico face-off against their southern neighbors from Guatemala.... 

Roger Federer: What Winning Wimbledon 2011 Would Mean for His Legacy

We are at the threshold of yet another tournament at the All-England Club. It’s that time of the year again, a fortnight-long ritual history lesson on hallowed turf—the hallowed turf, for most people. But since the early Open era, grass isn’t played on nearly as much as it used to be. Indeed, for eight straight years we had a king of grass, who could swagger around Centre Court in... 

USMNT What Ifs: 8 Ways U.S. Soccer Could Be Different

Here in the world of mythical memories, anything is possible. It is a world where only potential determines if an event occurred or not and the possibilities are endless. Here I will explore all those possibilities for the USMNT and analyze how soccer in this nation could be different if it weren’t for a few impactful events. I know it is probably not healthy to live in the land of... 

Rafael Nadal: 9 Reasons 2011 Wimbledon Win Is a Must for His Legacy

At the tender age of just 25, Rafael Nadal has already accomplished so much. His legacy is one that many would be jealous of. Nevertheless, there is still one more thing that the Spaniard must do in order for him to take his legacy to a monumental new level. This upcoming Grand Slam, which just so happens to be Wimbledon, could shape his career as well as his legacy forever. If the man born in Mallorca... 

Wimbledon 2011: Serena Williams Back from the Brink to Win Wimbledon

Remember when returned to competition in 2007 after having played only four events in 2006. At that time, the American  went down to 140 in the rankings. The former world No. 1 then returned to competition in the 2007 Australian Open despite having a few pounds to lose and managed to win what was her eighth Grand Slam title crushing Maria Sharapova in the final 6-1 6-2. Serena Williams proved... 

Wimbledon 2011: From Rafael Nadal to Serena Williams, Final Road Map Is Drawn

As unbelievable as it may seem after their mammoth match in 2010, John Isner has drawn Nicolas Mahut as his first-round opponent at Wimbledon. Last year, the two men fought for three long days to advance. The 6’9” American, Isner, matched stroke-for-stroke with Frenchman, Mahut. Their encounter which extended over three rain-interrupted, darkness-descending days, clocked in at 11 hours... 

Wimbledon 2011: Can Ana Ivanovic Repeat Performance of 2007?

Ana Ivanovic will enter Wimbledon with more confidence than in recent years. The former World No.1 is not carrying an injury and boasts a favorable 4-2 record on grass this year. Can the Serb recapture her Grand Slam form and make it as far as the semifinals, as she did in 2007? There is no reason why not. Ivanovic, currently the World No.18, is unmistakably talented. Her obvious talents are her looks,... 

Wimbledon 2011: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Intriguing First-Round Matches

Good morning all—it’s 10am in London and the first-round draw for Wimbledon is under way. Here I’m going to look at some of the most fascinating clashes on the cards and suggest some matches to look out for early next week. Do join in with the comments and let me know what you’re looking forward to. Read more Tennis news on BleacherReport.com  Read More →

Rafael Nadal: Rafa’s Wimbledon Journey and Popcorn

We all love movies—one kind or the other. But there is nothing like a good drama with a lead who takes you along, on his journey through various highs and lows; in his victories and defeats. As a prelude to Wimbledon, lets try to revisit Nadal’s Wimbledon journey till date. And lets revisit it with popcorn and coke because believe it or not, it IS a true summer blockbuster. Let’s... 

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